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In reply to the discussion: Please take this advice: always be ready to jump ship [View all]aikoaiko
(34,165 posts)53. Always be looking.
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I worked in radio for years and we all knew NEVER to get too comfy. Or, at least those of us who
calimary
Apr 2014
#23
EVERY TIME a corprat told me or anyone I know that they wouldn't be laid off or...
Triana
Apr 2014
#3
"Anyone hiring electronics techs in states unpopulated by crazed RW ideologues?"
Major Nikon
Apr 2014
#17
... or travel on Korean ferry or Italian cruise ship, apparently. Good advice for life.
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 2014
#13
never been geographically stable enough to consider children, and now too old and grumpy.
Nobel_Twaddle_III
Apr 2014
#24
NSA defenders need to be down sized, that too big to fail corporation is sucking jobs and freedom
pragmatic_dem
Apr 2014
#37
This has been my work philosophy for the past 30 years, even though I've worked for the same company
Major Nikon
Apr 2014
#15
Excellent advice! I think the trend is indicative of the narcissistic environment and model that
adirondacker
Apr 2014
#16
It is very Libertarian -- as is the whole Republican economic philosophy these days.
pnwmom
Apr 2014
#18
I read what was posted here about that situation and it doesn't surprise me. Piketty's economic view
adirondacker
Apr 2014
#42
yup. it's why I've kept 2 part time jobs instead of trying to turn either one full time
magical thyme
Apr 2014
#25
Conservatives in both parties want you to believe the is the new reality- they are making excuses
pragmatic_dem
Apr 2014
#38
After 17 1/2 years with such a company, I'm into my 20th month of unemployment.
ColesCountyDem
Apr 2014
#40
Thank you, pnwmom! My story can be found on page 137 of 'How to Destroy the Middle Class Playbook'..
ColesCountyDem
Apr 2014
#52
Thank you. I've come to believe that more of us should share our stories.
ColesCountyDem
Apr 2014
#55
"Don’t trust that your employee evaluation or rating means your job is safe. "
KamaAina
Apr 2014
#49